Civil Estimator

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Position: Civil Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cork / Hybrid

Company Description: We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description: Jones Engineering requires a Civil Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join the T&D and Renewables team. This is an opportunity for an ambitious Civil Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to grow their career with support and guidance from our senior commercial team members.

• Provide Civil Estimating and Quantity Surveying support across all phases of project delivery from tender through to final account agreement, ensuring commercial control.
• Tendering & Pre-Construction Involvement
• Participate in civil tendering for large-scale projects, from initial inquiry through to submission.
• Assemble and evaluate subcontractor quotations, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Complete accurate take-offs from tender drawings.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders throughout the tender process.
• Attend pre- and post-tender interviews and client meetings as required.
• Advise senior management on bid prospects and tender strategies.
• Quantity Surveying
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, offering ongoing advice and monitoring to the Construction Team.
• Identify and report potential commercial risks in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly progress applications, including accurate measures, site variations, dayworks, and claims.
• Manage and forecast project turnover and cash flow to ensure healthy financial performance.
• Review and manage subcontractor accounts from initial award to interim valuations and final accounts.
• Support operational procurement activities and provide contract support, working closely with the Procurement Department.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting for all projects.
• Identify, analyse, and report on commercial trends across projects and the business.
• Review incoming correspondence from Employers, Design Teams, and Subcontractors to identify contractually critical items and initiate appropriate responses.
• Ensure the Construction Team adheres to all contractual requirements.

• Relevant third level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience post-qualification.
• Previous Civil Estimating and Quantity Surveyor experience essential.
• Experience in High Voltage Substations, Transmission & Distribution projects or Utilities projects is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-functional team.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. We value work-life balance and support professional growth through training and development programs. Financial support for further training and in-house chartered status are available, with performance incentives and opportunities for career progression within a world-class engineering contractor.

Please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please note, we are currently not accepting applications from agencies for this role at this time.

Note: Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Management and Manufacturing. Industries: Construction.